Hotel The Bird

I read quite some negative comments (in google) about this hotel (after my payment was done), it worried me - so I want to share my latest experience to overrule these comments: 5 main negative comments from other visitors were: 1) Bed bugs - NOT TRUE - The room (#32) was clean, no bed bugs or any other insects observed during our stay, they cleaned it every day (stayed 3 night), they didn't collect tips even. 2) Slippery floor in bathroom - NOT TRUE, normal tiles, only being fully unconscious you can fall down there (like anywhere) 3) Small size of room - that's true, but guys, you are in the centre of old Amsterdam, in 400+ year old building, so expecting large room there is nonsense. Want a big room, don't visit centrally located hotels, or prepare to pay a grand per night. 4) Too noisy - partially true, the place is surrounded with at least 4 coffeeshops (those w/out coffee, if you know what I mean) and a couple of bars. Indeed a couple of times some noisy crowds were passing by, and this is because you are in the CENTRE of Amsterdam. Wanna calm stay - go to village, not the city centre. 5) Staff wasn't very polite - NOT TRUE - I have seen at least 3 different people during my stay, all were professional, polite and positive - it happens when you behave the same way to people. The hotel is in the middle of Amsterdam life. Walking distance to the most sightseeings in the centre, 20 min walk to Central station - location is exactly why it was chosen for. Price is not different from other hotels similar location. The hotel is small, so I didn't expect any facilities like restaurant, as far as there are dozens of food places around. Value for money is great. The only reason it's 9 (not 10), is that it's difficult to surprise me and I wasn't choosing hotel for more than clean bed close to main sightseeing. If evaluate only for these 2 - this is 10.

Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff were so nice and welcoming. The location is fantastic and so close to the tram stop and to the centre. Lovely view from our room too. Bed was super comfy and there was a safe and tea and coffee in the room.

Great location Friendly helpful staff Very clean Extremely comfortable bed We were able to check in early upon arrival too.

We recently stayed 3 nights at Hotel The Bird. Highly recommend this little boutique hotel in the heart of centrum area. Clean, comfortable, friendly helpful staff and with elevator! Walked to ‘all’ museums, markets, and many restaurants/cafes close by. Rooms are cozy. We had a lovely view of canal. They offer a nice gathering spot with coffee, tea etc. No breakfast but a fridge and counter area in the room. Oh! Albert Heijn groceries nearby too.

Some comment the rooms are small, but we found them fine. Also you tend to spend more of your time outside. The bed was comfortable, A/C and wifi were very good. Bathroom was fine. It felt more noise proof than other hotels. We were on the top floor. We really liked it. The location I feel is better than being near central station. Amstel is a very good location. We got the metro train from central station to waterlooplein and walked from there. Very easy.